public health
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Environment
Bulawayo’s Mafakela Taskforce Sets Standard for Grassroots Environmental Action
The Mafakela Health and Environment Taskforce (MHETF) in Bulawayo’s Luveve and Gwabalanda communities was formed in 2022 after a cholera…
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Health
Zimbabwe fast tracks approval of long-acting HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir
Zimbabwe has fast-tracked the approval of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, completing its review in just 23 days.…
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Health
Bulawayo issues alert over suspected HFMD cases
The City of Bulawayo has warned residents following reports of suspected Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases, urging hygiene and…
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Climate
Rocket stoves offer healthier, more sustainable cooking in Hwange
Villagers in Hwange are turning to rocket stoves — low-cost, clean-burning stoves made from local materials, to reduce firewood use,…
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Governance
Government Gazettes National Drug and Substance Abuse Control and Enforcement Agency Bill
The Government has gazetted the National Drug and Substance Abuse Control and Enforcement Agency Bill [H.B. 12, 2025], a key…
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Health
Zimbabwe Selected for Global Roll Out of Ground Breaking HIV prevention Drug
The U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe has announced that the country is among ten worldwide chosen to introduce lenacapavir, a new…
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Climate
“We Have No Water To Drink. Our Rivers are Dry”: Zimbabwe’s Daily Struggle for Clean Water
Zimbabwe is grappling with a severe water crisis, leaving approximately 2.6 million people vulnerable to water insecurity, according to the…
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Social Justice
Night Vending ban triggers backlash
Zimbabwe has banned night vending in all cities, citing public health and security concerns. Vendors and lawyers warn the move…
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Environment
Fact check: Air pollution can harm pregnant women and increase risk of miscarriage
Bulawayo Ward 28 Councillor Ntandoyenkosi Ndlovu’s concern about miscarriages caused by toxic fumes from Ngozi Mine is backed by science.…
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Health
Mat South and Bulawayo have Zim’s highest anaemia rates among women
Anemia affects over 30% of women of reproductive age in Matabeleland South and Bulawayo, with HIV-positive women 2.4 times more…
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